They’re taking kids from Minnesota and sending them to detention camps. They’re shooting American citizens in the street and locking investigators out of the crime scenes. The world is watching what happens next.

A free press is democracy’s early warning system. Strong leaders don’t silence it. They listen, respond, and lead with integrity when the pressure is on.

"There is only one thing worse than fighting with allies, and that is fighting without them." ~Winston Churchill

On Memorial Day, we honor the brave women & men who gave their lives in service to our country. Their courage in the face of danger, & unwavering commitment to freedom remind us of the true cost of liberty. Today, take a minute to remember their sacrifice with gratitude & reverence.

FACTS:

Carrier aviation is, and has always been, a dangerous endeavor. Extended deployments have increased risks. Also: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has TWICE extended the aircraft carrier’s deployment since it left its home in Virginia last September, most recently last week…

Our legacy media is FAILING us.

When pressure hits, fear fills the space that trust should occupy. Your job as a leader? Make sure there’s no room for fear.

"The security of the world is at stake." Well worth watching President Zelenskyy's interview on 60 Minutes www.cbsnews.com/news/ukraine...

Across the country, stories of women, people of color, & other marginalized voices are being erased from classrooms, bookshelves, leadership training, & public discourse. This is about power, identity, and whose history—and whose humanity—gets to be remembered. www.military.com/daily-news/2...

Banning books does NOT make us more lethal. It's the fastest way to stifle critical thinking, stunt developing leadership skills, & allow for historical amnesia to weaken our force. Shame on the United States Naval Academy. What a failure of leadership.

I KNOW the chaos is overwhelming. But, it’s been 20 days since Signalgate & zero accountability. Since then, at least 20 MORE illegal Signal chats have surfaced. Pete Hegseth (SecDef) needs to resign. Don't forget, don't let YOUR representatives forget. Congress must investigate. #Signalgate

I still can’t figure out when “we can deport you” turned into “we can put you in a hell hole prison in a third country, indefinitely, with no legal recourse.”

We’re in for a REALLY bumpy ride…

Now that’s a split-screen. ⛳️ @wsj.com

100% But... will that happen? Or will they comply?

Courage is contagious. Don’t be afraid to go first.

Brace yourselves: the economic fallout from this would be staggering.

SignalGate needs to stay a top story WITH accountability. That OPSEC was so casually shattered, put THOUSANDS of troops at unimaginable risk. Do. NOT. Move. On. Demand resignations & accountability.

This is gutting—understandable, but gutting. These are our closest allies, friends, and family who have NEVER said ‘no’ when we’ve asked for help.

100% THIS. The leadership and security failure is STAGGERING.

100% THIS 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻

Do not let the animated denials distract you from what they did. 18 National Security ‘leaders’ intentionally broke the law.

Yes they were. And on an UNSECURE PLATFORM. This is illegal, and dangerous.

The consequences of their choices could have had catastrophic consequences. They don’t care. Not one of those ‘leaders’ should still have a job.

Integrity means having the wisdom to understand what is right and what is wrong. Then having the courage to stand firm in your principles and speak the truth, even in times of crisis or at great personal risk.

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There simply is no bottom. UNLESS our elected officials start to show some courage. The whitewashing of US history continues at Pete Hegseth’s Department of Defense... www.washingtonpost.com/investigatio...

Smart people change their minds when they learn something new. Wise people set their ego aside—it's not about who is right, but what is right. And over time, the excitement & curiosity of learning something new outweighs the discomfort of letting go of old beliefs...

This is an EXCELLENT read. Take a few minutes today. Read it, share it, save it for later. Clear, concise, sourced; by Sherrilyn Ifill. open.substack.com/pub/sherrily...

Marco Rubio has sold his soul. Leave.👏 Canada.👏 ALONE.👏👏👏

“The vast majority of the Pentagon purge targets women and minorities, including notable milestones made in the military. And it also removes a large number of posts that mention various commemorative months ...” apnews.com/article/dei-... apnews.com/article/dei-... apnews.com/article/dei-...

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“Let there be no mistake: Ukraine and Ukrainians are our friends and allies; Putin’s Russia is the enemy. We must treat our friends as friends and our adversaries as adversaries.” #Ukraine www.bushcenter.org/publications...

(1/3) It needs repeating: in 1994, Ukraine was persuaded to give up its nuclear weapons to Russia in return for the US, the UK, and Russia guaranteeing Ukraine’s sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity.

They are trying to destroy the VA. Veterans WILL DIE because of this move, and the cascading effects. So, “Thank you for your service, I guess?” #VA

This is abhorrent. Republicans—any with a shred of integrity left—must demand this talk stop. #Canada

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The damage done to our allies is incomprehensible. And mainstream media is yet again failing in this moment to share the full devastation. Shameful.

This is a bigger issue than people realize. Not just jobs lost. But their families losing benefits. Landlords losing tenants. Cities and towns losing revenue. This is how recessions start Ready Fire Aim is no way to govern.

A positive mindset isn’t about pretending everything’s fine. It’s about acknowledging reality and choosing to move forward—faster. It is always—and I mean always—within our Span of Control to change our mindset, and Flip The Script.

 ⚡️One choice.
 ⚡️One decision.
 ⚡️One ACTION, at a time…

Horrifying behavior from the US administration towards an ally. Absolutely stunning. The courage & grace President Zelenskyy shows here as his country fights for its survival is remarkable. The Ukrainian people have stood up to Russia, & stopped Putin from marching into Europe. I'm BEYOND mortified.

Horrifying behavior from the US administration. Stunning.

This is horrifying, and devastating on so many levels. History will not be kind to the U.S., and this chapter.

Thankfully everyone is ok, but this is why you wear your seatbelt snugly AT ALL TIMES. A Delta RJ just crashed in Toronto, and everyone survived. SEATBELTS FOR SAFETY.

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Where you at Dems ? You fighting to get them far better severance or going to ignore them, and all others in similar circumstances?

Indeed…

Too many of our elected officials are choosing comfort over courage. It's a dangerous place to be, and we'll all pay a steep price.